Located in the north of North Island, Russell was originally known as Kororareka and was the first permanent settlement in the country by European settlers in the early 19th century. The city is located in the scenic Bay of Islands, an area known for its big-game fishing and fascinating Maori sites. Urupukapuka Island is a beautiful spot to visit, with its beautiful beaches and campsites. Meanwhile, visitors can enjoy a boat cruise to Hole in the Rock and Piercy Island to view the dolphins. Those with a love for red wine should visit Omata Estate, one of the finest wineries in Northland, New Zealand, where tastings and sea views are available. Stay in this beautiful area in comfort and style at one of the best Bookabach holiday homes in Russell, New Zealand. Scroll below to find out more.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 08, 2024.
1. Lovely waterfront retreat (from USD 230)
This beautiful waterfront holiday home offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The home is surrounded by beautiful bush and water and overlooks the islands. The historic Russell township is a three-minute stroll from the house, with its shops, cafes, and restaurants, as well as Russell Wharf where guests can enjoy boat trips. The property features a comfortable living room with a TV offering satellite or cable channels, as well as air conditioning and heating. Internet connection is provided for guests’ use. A well-equipped kitchen offers everything necessary for daily cooking, as well as a washer and dryer. Sleeping arrangements include two queen-size beds, two single beds, and a baby’s cot. Two bathrooms feature a shower and a toilet.
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Having the house fenced was great for our 3 wee boys as by adding a lock on the front gateIt has everything you need and moreThe beds are very comfortable and our 4 year old slept through every night - major bonusWe had a wonderful stay - very clean comfortable and an easy walk to the town and the ferryThe house is an an awesome location right on the beachfront and was well equipped with everything we needed for our stayCleanliness:
The house had everything we neededHost:
David was a great host and very easy to work with Property exactly as describedIts very well equipped and especially good for family's with young childrenVery comfortable property excellent communication with the ownerIt was so lovely to arrive to a warm house with lights and heat pump on - very welcomingwe knew they couldn't get outRead more reviewsLocation:
we loved the house and locationAbsolutely awesome place to stay perfect location within walking distance to all amenitiesit's right on the waterfrontReally enjoyable stay on the Russell waterfrontA lovely place to stay close to the local pubs and restaurants with a stunning view
2. Attractive villa for a family of six (from USD 154)
This attractive bach offers beautiful panoramic views over Paihia, Russell and Waitangi and is ideal for a family or group of friends. The property is within easy walking distance of the local shops, cafes, and restaurants, as well as the gorgeous beaches. The living area features a TV, stereo, and DVD player and the kitchen comes well-equipped for the family’s daily cooking. The home has three bedrooms and one bathroom and sleeps six guests.
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Beds were comfy kitchen well equipped and a good sized living spacethe photos online did not do itThe staples were there and the beds super comfya short walk down the hill and a short puff up : )The weather was good and the view was magnificentCleanliness:
Lovely property to stay at Clean and tidy when we arrived with comfy beds and nice linenHost:
Great house with absolutely stunning viewsWe hope to make a yearly eventTrish was very pleasant to deal with and helpful when we arrivedInside the property was superbThe stay at the Bach was absolutely incredible and has made our visit to Russell even more magicalRead more reviewsLocation:
We enjoyed the property and we're over awed at the locationThe views are stunning and the property is in an ideal location an easy walk to town (and a slower walk back )It is a very handy place in Russel Township ferry terminal and Flagfall Hill are all within walking distanceThe views were incredible with a lovely deck to enjoy them and just a short walk down to the main centre of RussellMy mum has since returned to England but is STILL messaging me about her stay here in Russell
3. Beachfront bach with entertainment equipment (from USD 106)
This beautiful beachfront holiday home or bach offers sweeping views over the bay and the sandy beach. Guests can enjoy viewing beautiful sunsets from the shaded verandah, as well as watching the boats pass by. The lovely swimming beach is a short walk away and the village of Russell is a two-minute walk away. The living area features a TV and heating is available for the cooler months. Internet connection is provided. The place is kid-friendly and also welcomes pets. For entertainment, there is a table tennis table, a pool table, and a variety of sports equipment, including a dinghy, two kayaks, and plenty of toys and games. The home features three bedrooms and one bathroom. It comfortably sleeps eight guests.
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A clean comfortable and cosy house with a stunning sea view and easy access to the beachThe town of Russell is very charming and friendlythe pool table and the table tennis and all the board games provided Access to the beach is simpleLoved the privacy and being right on the beachVery private and right on the beach A lovely home making a relaxing stayCleanliness:
A great house with fantastic viewsand if anything the property seems closer to the beach than the photos suggest The house was extremely clean and well presented and yet still had a homely feel to itHost:
Very family friendly and cozy homeGreat location served what we wanted to do very wellHave stayed three times now and LOVE it - fantastic location and a really comfortable homely bach Will definitely be backSome sort of outside space to sit and catch the morning rays would have made it absolutely perfectPerfect location with an amazing viewRead more reviewsLocation:
Our puppy absolutely loved it too Just an absolutely beautiful house in a surreal picturesque part of NZAs tourists from overseas we enjoyed our time spent in Russell which really is just 5 minutes awayReally great communication from Barry and a lovely welcome throughout the whole processand we enjoyed the restaurants and fishing and site seeing charters butthe bay is peaceful yet within easy reach of Russell town
4. Waterfront gem with gorgeous bay views and patio (from USD 167)
This comfortable waterfront home sleeps two guests in comfort with one bedroom and one bathroom. The property is an eight-minute stroll from the center of Russell with its cafes, restaurants, and shops. The living area and kitchen are open-plan and feature all necessary appliances including a TV and also features internet connection. Beautiful views across the bay can be enjoyed through the picture window. French doors open onto a furnished patio with a barbecue for outdoor cooking. The bedroom offers a queen-size bed with an inner-sprung mattress.
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washing machine comfortable bedNeed to be careful in the loft bedroom as the ceiling is low inthe window view was a definite highlight of the housethe boats turning to face the tidefelt like our own little hideaway butHost:
Only frustration was that the Wifi was sporadic and slowLots of birds during low tideClean light well provisioned for cooking heatingplace was just like the photos and tidy Don checked in to make sure all was ok Would definitely recommend this placeA few reviews mentioned the mattress was very hardRead more reviewsLocation:
The location is perfect for exploring the Bay of Islands from - just a short walk away from the centre of RussellVery go location and amazing viewsonly a ten minute walk back into Russell for shops and foodWatching the tide come in and go out is mesmerisingWe walked to Russell for our lunches and dinners and absolutely loved waking up to the sound of the water gently rolling in
5. Double-story property in the heart of Russell (from USD 138)
Terracotta Gardens is a lovely holiday home surrounded by gardens and located in the center of Russell. It is just a short stroll to Matauwhi Bay and the yacht club. Both levels are accessed with an elevator and have their own outdoor deck and spacious living area. The top floor of the property has a fully equipped kitchen and dining area, while the lower level offers a separate basic kitchenette. Broadband internet connection is provided for guests’ use. Three double bedrooms are located on the top floor while one bedroom with a private en suite bathroom and spa deck is on the ground floor.
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Terrace with a view to Russell and the harbourthe smell of mold hits you when you enter The top half of house was neat and tidy Lovely deckThe lift to the ground floor self contained roomThe only thing needed was a lightbulb in the end double roomOthers have commented on the musty smell downstairs which we did notice the first time we went down but as Alan suggested we opened the doors and it was gone within a few minutesHost:
Lovely property with some great featuresand I met Alan briefly when we checked inWe could hear all the bird life very idyllicSo comfortable spacious brightand he seems like a really genuine down to earthRead more reviewsLocation:
The location is quite and private whilst being a short walk to Russell centrePerfect location for Long Beach and Russell waterfront Lots of space for big familiesAbsolutely amazing location easy to walk into townGrt location and house well equippedProperty was ideal for family get together lots of space and well kitted out easy walk to centre town
6. Beautiful oceanfront beach house in Russell (from USD 173)
This lovely holiday home offers floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room with beautiful views over the sea and Flagstaff Hill. It also features a TV with satellite or cable channels as well as heating. Internet connection is available for guests to keep up with their emails. The property is convenient for all the attractions of Russell, including the museum, Pompellier House, and Flagstaff Hill. The nearby beach is ideal for the children to swim and have fun on the sand, while many restaurants and cafes are located close by. The property offers a barbecue for outdoor cooking. Sleeping arrangements include two queen-size beds, two sets of single beds, and one bathroom.
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The peaceful quiet and solitude adds to the beautiful vistaGreat spot directly opposite long beach Accommodation:It is extremely well appointedPerfect place if you want to escape to a quiet part of the world overlooking the beachThe outdoor shower is a great feature especially getting sand offCleanliness:
Great location - clean with good facilitiesGreat place lovely hot water in showersWe were cosy and comfortable in the beach house which had everything we required for a most enjoyable stayHost:
Well kept and stock family BachGreat spot and a tidy well maintained propertyboth of whom are around 90 yrsWell equipped Bach fairly tidy and as per the description-- we loved hearing the waves breaking on the beach and kids had a great time on the beach and around rock poolsRead more reviewsLocation:
a really bad week weather wiseAmazing location - very quiet and relaxingIn my opinion this the coolest beach in NZ So beautiful and unspoilt and Russell village is lovelyEvery time I looked for something it was thereThe view was wonderful and the sound of the waves lovely at night
7. Sea-view house for a large group (from USD 303)
This five-bedroom bach or holiday home is located steps from Tapeka Beach with its swimming, fishing, and kayaking activities. Historic Russell with its shops, cafes, and restaurants is close by. A station where you can board a ferry to Paiha is also close by. Guests can enjoy relaxing on the spacious decks with beautiful sea views. The living area features a TV and DVD player while air conditioning, heating and internet connectionare available throughout the home. The kitchen comes fully equipped for daily cooking. The 5 bedrooms sleep up to 15 guests and there are 2 bathrooms available in the house.
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the builders were banging next doorThe living area is very large and the enclosed wraparound deck was a big bonus for the childrenThis could not be avoided obviouslyIt has everything you needVery comfortable everything we wanted including the baby furnitureCleanliness:
It was very clean and tidyAwesome balcony that can be closed in and there's a heater Rooms were large Bathrooms cleanLocation was lovely and quietHost:
Despite being the middle of winter the house was nice and warmWe also enjoyed Russell and Long Beach ExcellentThe house was beautiful and sunny with awesome viewsall of our children Keep the kids down one end nice and quietIt was a beautiful home big and comfortable for a large familyRead more reviewsLocation:
The house was amazing Perfect locationGreat location for a relaxing holiday 2 different beaches within easy walkThe property is in a great location easy walk to the beaches HEAPS of space which was good forHaving two very different beaches a short walk away was just fantasticwe're very nice to deal with
Explore historic Russell and the surrounding areas on North Island, New Zealand
Have fun exploring the beautiful historic village of Russell, with its shops, cafes, restaurants, and many other attractions, or head to the beach for sand and surf. Take a boat cruise around the islands or stay home and relax in comfort at one of these best Bookabach holiday homes in Russell, New Zealand.
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